Roadmap to CAPS Certification
Learn about the steps to certification by clicking on the steps below.
Download the Cannabis Authenticity and Purity Standard (CAPS) to learn about the requirements for certification. You can also complete the FREE CAPS Interactive Orientation.
Apply for certification with the Cannabis Authenticity and Purity Standard (CAPS). Receive the CAPS associated documents and coaching throughout the process.
Enhance your understanding of the CAPS by completing the CAPS-Basic training or CAPS-Advanced training.
To get started with CAPS-Basic training click here.
Complete a self-assessment (third party or internal audit) to CAPS, to identify nonconformities and establish implementation requirements. If you need help please contact a CAPS Certified Consultant.
Your Authenticity and Identity Management System (AIMS) is foundational to documenting your standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive controls. If you need help developing your AIMS please contact on of our certified consultants by clicking here.
Select a CAPS approved certification body from this list to conduct the CAPS-Basic or CAPS-Advanced onsite audit.
Select an audit option (standalone, combined, or unannounced combinations) and schedule your CAPS certification audit with your nominated certification body. The certification body will indicate an approximate duration in the audit plan.
Once your site has been deemed to comply with the CAPS requirements and all site nonconformities are closed, you will receive a 'Certificate of Recognition'. Your site details will be added to the Purity-IQ CAPS register. Your certificate will be valid for one year.
To maintain CAPS certification, ongoing surveillance audits are required.